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How MCA’s ZCZP Recognition Links CSR with Social Stock Exchange

Company Law : New MCA amendments permit companies to deploy a portion of CSR funds through Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments listed on the ...

June 4, 2026 1287 Views 0 comment Print

IPL Green Dot Ball Pledge and the Reality Behind India’s ESG Narrative

Corporate Law : The article questions whether tree-planting claims linked to IPL dot balls are supported by verifiable evidence. It highlights the...

June 1, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

CSR as a Parallel Mechanism for Local Governance: Legal & Accountability Challenges

Corporate Law : India transformed CSR into a statutory obligation under Section 135. This shift raises key questions on its role in governance and...

April 1, 2026 735 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Under Companies Act 2013: Complete Legal Framework Explained

Company Law : A comprehensive guide to applicability, 2% spending rule, governance structure, compliance requirements, and penalties under Secti...

February 24, 2026 5451 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Compliance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Section 135

Company Law : Understand CSR obligations under Section 135, including eligibility, expenditure, and reporting. Key takeaway: Proper CSR complian...

January 1, 2026 5145 Views 0 comment Print


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MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1449 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Representation on Name Change for CSR-Registered Trusts

Company Law : The issue concerns the inability to update trust details in CSR-1 registration records. It was highlighted that outdated informati...

April 1, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Activities Under Section 135 Of The Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Public and private companies in Bihar increasingly invest in CSR, with key districts receiving substantial social development fund...

December 15, 2025 1665 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Spending: Details and Data Access

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirms that CSR expenditure data for the last five years is publicly available on its CSR port...

August 7, 2025 4710 Views 0 comment Print

Penalties for CSR Non-Compliance Under Companies Act

Company Law : Government penalized companies for CSR non-compliance under the Companies Act. Details of penalties, CSR spending, and fund transf...

April 3, 2025 5019 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 80G Deduction on Eligible CSR Donations Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to CSR Nature: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that eligible CSR donations qualify for Section 80G deduction if statutory conditions are met, despite disallowan...

July 4, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Upholds Goodwill Depreciation & Section 80G CSR Deduction

Income Tax : The ITAT held that depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation could not be disallowed in subsequent years after it had bee...

June 25, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donations Qualify for Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that donations forming part of CSR expenditure are eligible for deduction under Section 80G if the statutory condi...

June 20, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donation Eligible for Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT held that foreign exchange gains arising from realization of export proceeds from services rendered to associated enterpr...

June 18, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT: CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction; No 14A Disallowance When No Exempt Income Earned

Income Tax : The Tribunal noted that donations to Swachh Bharat Kosh and Clean Ganga Fund made towards CSR obligations are specifically exclude...

June 10, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


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Penalty Imposed for Incorrect CSR Disclosures in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Cuttack held that responsibility for inaccurate information in e-forms rests with the authorised signatory and certifying prof...

June 10, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Adds Social Stock Exchange Instruments to CSR List

Company Law : MCA amends Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exc...

May 27, 2026 999 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2026

Company Law : MCA has amended the CSR Rules to recognize zero coupon zero principal instruments issued by Social Stock Exchange-listed NPOs. The...

May 27, 2026 4581 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Levies Over Rs. 37 Lakh Penalty as CSR Amount Was Transferred Late

Company Law : ROC Haryana ruled that non-transfer of unspent CSR amount within six months from the close of the financial year constituted a vio...

May 20, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes CSR Penalty for Delay in Transferring Unspent CSR Amount

Company Law : ROC Kolkata penalized a company and its directors for delayed transfer of unspent CSR funds to the Swachh Bharat Kosh. The order h...

May 16, 2026 852 Views 0 comment Print


Can CSR Expenditures Qualify for GST Input Tax Credit? Dilemma Explored

September 18, 2023 1857 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the complex issue of whether Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenses can be claimed as Input Tax Credit (ITC) under India’s GST framework. Get insights on the intersection of CSR and tax compliance.

MCA imposes Rs. 4 Lakh Penalty for Missing CSR Policy Details in Board Report

September 5, 2023 10749 Views 0 comment Print

Smith N Smith Chemicals receives Rs. 4 Lakh penalty from MCA for non-compliance with CSR policy in its board report. Read Detailed analysis

CSR Section 135(5) Violation- MCA Imposes Rs.16.48 Penalty

September 5, 2023 21279 Views 0 comment Print

MCA recently imposed a penalty on a Company for violating CSR Section 135(5) of Companies Act, 2013 which mandates companies to spend at least 2% of their average net profits on CSR activities.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India: A Comprehensive Guide

August 23, 2023 5316 Views 0 comment Print

Dive deep into nuances of CSR in India. Explore its fundamentals, its influence under company law, audit dynamics, accounting, taxation, and GST perspectives.

MCA imposes 66.16 Lakh penalty for Violation of CSR provisions

August 3, 2023 20736 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Karnataka, imposes a substantial 66.16 Lakh penalty on Saankhya Labs Private Limited for violating CSR provisions under Companies Act, 2013.

Draft CSR Impact Assessment Report – Key Highlights Included

July 24, 2023 3555 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Impact Assessment Report provides insights into [Company Name]’s social, environmental, and economic initiatives, measuring their impact and identifying opportunities for improvement.

All about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India

July 23, 2023 10794 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India under the Companies Act, 2013. Find out the requirements, activities, and benefits of CSR for sustainable development

Section 135 of Companies Act 2013 (CSR): An initiative for betterment of society

July 17, 2023 15516 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the legal framework and provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, which mandates corporate social responsibility (CSR). Discover the applicability, contribution requirements, reporting obligations, and impact assessment of CSR policies for companies. Learn how CSR initiatives contribute to sustainable development and the overall welfare of society.

Deduction u/s 80G duly allowable even if expense is incurred for CSR

July 14, 2023 2682 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the claim for deduction under section 80G of the Income Tax Act in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenses cannot be denied.

MCA Penalizes Rs. 36.25 Lakh for Untransferred 14.50 Lakh Unspent CSR

July 11, 2023 5106 Views 0 comment Print

MCA penalizes M/s Takraf India Pvt. Ltd. and its directors with Rs. 36.25 Lakh for not transferring Rs. 14.50 Lakh of unspent CSR as required by Section 135(6) of Companies Act, 2013.

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